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An overwhelming vote against changing municipal ward boundaries is symptomatic of protectionism that veteran Councilor Doug Sulman says has him ready to give up on amalgamation. “Maybe we just need to admit it’s not going to work,” he said after council last week rejected an opportunity to re-draw ward boundaries to reflect what he calls the “reality that exists.” “It’s a prime example of council members being more interested in protecting their political turf than doing what’s right for Chatham-Kent as a community.” In three separate votes, the final by a 14-3 count, council rejected motions to move developed fringe areas surrounding Wallaceburg and Chatham into those wards. Sulman said he’s fed up with what he called a “zombie” council that won’t think progressively. He said the lines drawn between representatives of the former City of Chatham and Kent County municipalities continue to impede progress. “Before amalgamation,
we argued about providing water to rural areas and property assessment,” he said. “Now, it’s like every ward is determined to get its perceived share of everything regardless of how it effects the municipality as a whole.” He said the perception that Chatham has the power at council is creating a hostile environment across the community. “When it comes to votes, Chatham can get outvoted every time but if we build a facility to serve the greatest percentage of population, then every single ward has to get something because Chatham got it.” Sulman said given the financial strain on the municipality, not every community should get funding for arenas, tracks, splash pads or other amenities. When one home assessed at $150,000 in Chatham is paying more property tax than 200 acres of farmland, Sulman said it points out who’s paying the bulk of the municipal budget. “Councillors are afraid to go back to their wards without getting a piece of the pie and it will eventually kill us financially,” he
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said. “Someone has to have the courage to take an unpopular stance.” He said he’s considering entering a motion asking the province to step in but would prefer to see a local solution. Sulman, who has served as a Chatham council member since the mid 1980s, says he agrees with Western Ontario University political science professor Andrew Sancton who earlier this year suggested a review be undertaken. In April, Counc. Derek Robertson failed to gain support for a motion to have a third-party review of the issue and still believes it’s necessary. “We have too many councillors, the system was broken and remains broken,” he said. “I couldn’t support the motions last meeting because it didn’t fix the issue.” Robertson said, “we as councillors will never get out of our own way on this. We fail in every regard. It’s absurd that we continue to have these little fiefdoms but we don’t have the balls to go to the OMB (Ontario Municipal Board).” Continued on page 2
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“Robertson said change is difficult because although a 500name petition is all that’s needed to reject the current system, that same petition would need to include a new model everyone agreed upon. “We can’t get 17 councillors to agree so there’s little chance 500 people will do so.” He said had council agreed to any ward change, such a change would require only one person to appeal it to the province. “That’s why you won’t see a motion approved,” he said. “It’s all BS politics.”
Robertson said he’s considering whether council’s refusal to act could be considered as grounds for appeal. Mayor Randy Hope said, “we have to get over turf protection” but believes it’s too soon to say amalgamation isn’t working. “I don’t think we’re broken,” he said. “Chatham Kent is only 17 years old and we’re in a transitional period. I’ve always said I thought it would take 20 to 25 years.” He said councillors need to rid themselves of the idea that there are “sacred things” such as water plants for drinking and waste treatment in various
communities. “If we can supply the service, the source shouldn’t be an issue,” he said. “When we bring in investment to Chatham-Kent, we don’t consider it as revenue for Chatham or Dresden or Tilbury, it’s for the entire community.” He said officials should focus on the strengths of the community as a whole. “When I’m promoting Chatham-Kent it’s like I have a variety pack to choose from. We have water, rail and workforce options, we have just about everything from a logistical standpoint.” He says he believes most residents don’t care who represents them as long as they get service. Wallaceburg Counc. Carmen McGregor said her motion to make changes was in response to concerns from residents.
“There are people living next door to each other who live in different wards,” she said. “They essentially live in Wallaceburg and theirs are Wallaceburg issues. McGregor said she doesn’t agree with Sulman’s assessment that amalgamation isn’t working. “There is friction at times but that’s part of government,” she said. “Perhaps we shouldn’t have had a single tier government forced on us but that’s reality and we’ve made it work.” North Kent councillor Joe Faas said he had no problems with minor adjustments for Wallaceburg but objected to amendments that could have taken areas such as St. Clair Estates from North Kent. “If you take the properties along the (Thames) River east and west of Chatham as well, you really begin to take a whack out of North Kent. That’s something that should really be up
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Social justice students overwhelmingly picked Walsh as MP, throw him a party riding of Room 207 at CKSS and the new sex education curricu‘You’re # 1 (at least at CKSS)’ lum and mental health. balloons,” Kennedy said. “It was “I worked with the groups, lisThey may not be of voting a very cute morning and my stu- tening to their pitch and helpdents were so ing them with next steps and it age yet, but Grade 12 students excited to see was a very positive experience,” at CKSS researched party platthat people Walsh explained. “These are our forms and candidates and came in positions future political leaders up with their own winner for of power are in the community and the recent federal election. willing to lis- it’s important we engage The students in Stephanie Kenten to them and empower them.” nedy’s social justice class did and work “These are Gr. 12s and their homework by looking into with them.” she has them so enthe local candidates and their For Walsh, gaged, even at 9 a.m. in party’s priorities and voted in the experi- the morning,” he joked. favour of Chatham-Kent-LeamTony Walsh ence was a “They’re so bright and ington NDP candidate Tony positive one are like sponges, they Walsh. “Tony Walsh may not have won and falls in line with his side soak up everything and the election in Chatham-Kent business of volunteer consulting are so concerned about for non-profit and the environment, the but he won in charitable orga- most vulnerable in our overwhelming “My students are innizations and his community and refumargins in Room work with Junior gees. It really inspires me 207,” Kennedy ex- credibly well-informed to help them to do more.” Achievement. plained. “My stu- when it comes to our The cake and celebra“I talked in a dents are incredi- community, province lot of classrooms tion was a surprise to bly well-informed and country’s political during the cam- Walsh who said he was when it comes paign and just very humbled by the fact to our communi- climate.” because it’s over they voted for him. He ty, province and - Stephanie Kennedy doesn’t mean I’ll plans on working with country’s political climate. Most will be 18 in six stop visiting classrooms,” Walsh the class in the future, months or less, so it’s interest- said. “Stephanie said her class and also paid a visit to ing to see where their priorities was a social justice class who Kennedy’s Gr. 9 English lie and the kind of change that were very engaged, just this Oc- class while at the school. Kennedy was very hapmight bring to our community tober collecting 100s of cans for py Walsh gave his time the food bank.” in the future.” The candidate jumped right in and the benefit of his exWhat makes it a great story is that Kennedy ran into Walsh in to help the Gr. 12 students with perience to her class. “As a teacher, I want the grocery store after the elec- their action projects, tackling istion and told him 93 per cent of sues such as the Syrian refugee my students to underher class voted for him in their crisis, poverty in Chatham-Kent, stand that they have this mock election. After chatting, Walsh offered to come and talk to her class and offer his assisprofessional corporation tance with the planning for their K. Todd Caldwell action projects. M.A. C.Psych. Kennedy said the students dePsychologist cided to surprise the candidate Member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario with a “victory party” Oct. 29 Providing Psychological Services In: in honour of his victory in their class. Individual, Marital, Couples & Family Counselling “He was graciously coming in Psychological and Educational Assessments, to work with my social justice Web Therapy available upon request class and we surprised him with a celebration, as if it were a real 5 Raleigh Street Tel: 519-355-0282 election win. We had an orange Chatham, Ontario Fax: 519-355-0488 NDP cake, a certificate informN7M 2M6 Email: ccc@mdirect.net ing him that he had won the www.caldwellpsychology.com By Mary Beth Corcoran mary@chathamvoice.com
incredible capacity to create positive change in our world. It was wonderful to have someone like Tony be willing to come in and really listen and work with them,” Kennedy said. “He has made their learning much more
authentic and inspired by validating their projects and coming up with a plan to roll them out. The passion these students have for our community is incredible and it’s so important to nourish their potential.”
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called Sigurjonsson “passionately optimistic about the future of our community.” The death of long-time “His commitment to accommunity activist John tive advocacy for a more progressive, inclusive vision of Chatham-Kent ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT was matched NOTICE OF PASSING OF A HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT BY-LAW AND only by his dedNOTICE OF ADOPTION OF A HERITAGE CONSERVATION ication to the DISTRICT PLAN hands on work to better his TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent passed By-law No. adopted home142-2015 on the 26th day of October, 2015, under Sections 41(1) and 41.1 of the Ontario town. The last Heritage Act, R.S.O.1990, c. O.18, as amended, which provided for the establishment of a time I saw John heritage conservation district and adopted the Rondeau Heritage Conservation District Plan. he was walking down King A copy of the above-noted By-law and Rondeau Heritage Conservation District Plan is Street on one of available for inspection at the Planning Department, Civic Centre (2nd Floor), 315 King Street those beautiful West, Chatham, during normal business hours. Chatham-Kent fall days, rePURPOSE: It is the intent of this Plan to provide guidance and encourage that changes to these turning home lands be consistent with the character of the proposed Rondeau Heritage Conservation District. from volunteering. He was of course smiling AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person or public body who, before the by-law was a reminder that passed, made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to Council may as he ventured appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) in respect of the by-law by filing with the to change the Municipal Clerk of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent not later than 4:30 pm, EST, on world, he found December 4, 2015, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law, and the reasons much to enjoy in support of the objection. Such notice must be accompanied by the filing fee of $125.00 along the way.” for each application appealed, made payable to the Minister of Finance by certified cheque or Sigurjonsson money order only, as required by the OMB. For additional OMB fees please see the OMB Fee founded the Schedule. Facebook group Citizen Coalition last year for Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law or a decision of the the purposes of Municipality to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an discussing comunincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of munity issues. an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. Some members of the 1,200 No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before strong group rethe by-law is passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or membered him written submission to the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent or, in the opinion of on the site. the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as Joanne Mara party. tin: John you are missed. You will always be a Dated at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent this 4th day of November, 2015. most respected FOR FURTHER INFORMATION please contact: member of our Planning Services community. Katie OmMunicipality of Chatham-Kent stead: So sad315 King Street West dened by this Chatham, Ontario N7M 5K8 news. John was Phone: 519.360.1998 a fine example Fax: 519.436.3237 of community Email: CKplanning@chatham-kent.ca advocacy and persistence. He By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
Sigurjonsson is being felt throughout the community. The 79-year-old, known for his passion for com-
munity involvement and an advocate for a healthier lifestyle, died Oct 23. Chatham-Kent Councillor Brock McGregor
well as his is missed founding of by many. this group Jim Arand his nold: Truly ready smile a loss to the and caring community. heart. So Condolencmuch to be es to the grateful for. family. Thank you Jo Anne John. W o o d K a t h y w o r t h : CottingThank you ham: His for this voice on bepost. Much half of CK admiration John Sigurjonsson citizens will for John. be greatly Michael Cowtan: Farewell John. missed. Condolences to You were a fine gentle- family and friends. A Manitoba native, Sigman. Dawn Heuston: May urjonsson worked for he rest easy ... thoughts Union Gas until he started a cycling are with his a d v e n t u re family and “The thing I’ll remembusiness. friends. ber most about John Dave TesJohn Wilwas his laugh and sier, whom latt: So sad to hear of the fact that he was SigurjonsJohn’s pass- absolutely a genuine son hired ing. He had person. There wasn’t directly out a vision a hint of dishonesty or of college for Chato work falseness about him. I tham-Kent in the cythat should think that drew people cling busihave re- to him.” ness, said c e i v e d - Dave Tessier he was “a more supcorporate port. guy who still had all the Ken Bell: I’ll be think- dreams of adventure in ing of John on my rides. him. Maureen Geddes: Feel“The thing I’ll rememing grateful for the time ber most about John was working together in cus- his laugh and the fact tomer relations at Union that he was absolutely a Gas, on “making custom- genuine person,” he said. er focus a value of Union “There wasn’t a hint of Gas.” dishonesty or falseness And before that, in my about him. I think that first week or two work- drew people to him.” ing for him in Western The Voice wrote a proRegion and he asked: do file about Sigurjonsson you want to volunteer which appeared last Nofor Junior Achievement vember. It can be found or Heart & Stroke? It was on our website. not a question of “if”, it Donations in memowas “which one?” ry of Sigurjonsson can I appreciated John’s be made to the Chacommunity garden ef- tham-Kent Hospice. To forts, and his support offer condolences online, and information about visit www.mckinlayfumunicipal governance, as neralhome.com.
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The theme of this year’s International Woman Abuse Prevention Month is “Create the Awareness” and for Darlene Smith, president of the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre, it’s a job that’s far from done. “We’ve made tremendous strides during the past few years but there is so much more to do,” she said. “Abuse has been ingrained as a part of our culture, it was accepted and if not accepted, it was hidden.” Smith said the centre provided help last year to more than 200 who stayed in shelter, almost 500 in transitional housing and more than 600 in community services programs. “Our first goal is to provide a safe shelter for someone suffering abuse,” she said. “The next goal is to begin to help women rebuild their
lives. Each woman is different so we provide counseling, we help find them resources and whatever it takes.” One of the centre’s goals is to put an end to myths surrounding abuse. “People think that abuse happens more during football season, that it’s largely the product of income or social status or that only weak women are abused,” she said. “We have women from all aspects of society. Often these are strong women who function well but have been conditioned to believe that abuse is part of a normal relationship. We have to end the myths. Abuse can happen to any woman.” She said all clients are treated in a non-judgmental manner. “We accept any woman at any time for any reason.” She said educating youth is a priority. “We’ve seen that children who witness abuse are more likely to
in turn, abuse. We need to reach them and show that this behaviour is not acceptable.” The month long campaign began Sunday with a walk from the women’s centre on Lacroix Street to St. Andrews’ Church on William Street. St. Clair College Capitol Theatre will be the scene of a free movie night Nov. 13 for a showing of Let’s Talk About It, an award winning film that puts a voice and a face to abuse around the world. Attendees are asked to support the centre by bringing a towel or a selfcare item for centre clients. During this year’s Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 20, the centre will provide free hot chocolate and information at the centre from 4-8 p.m. The month will conclude Nov. 30 with a candlelight vigil at the centre beginning at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held at
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Woman Abuse Prevention Month kicked off Sunday with an awareness walk. A total of 67 people participated in the walk from the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre to St. Andrew’s church for a free bowl of soup and beverage.
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Sulman’s stand If you believe elections are largely popularity contests, you would have to admit Doug Sulman has been a pretty popular guy around Chatham. He’s been a council fixture since the 1980’s, topping the polls a number of times, so it could come as a surprise that he’s opening himself up to some decidedly unpopular feedback by wondering aloud if amalgamation should be scrapped. Sulman isn’t pulling any punches in laying the blame on his council mates, particularly those in the outlying regions who he believes foster an “us vs. them” attitude which demonizes Chatham and uses their voting power to make sure each ward gets its cut of municipal spending. He even mentioned the ‘A’ word, as in arena, something that just isn’t done in a nation where everyone believes they have a God-given right to artificial ice. Sulman’s opinions are sure to earn him some hostility around the council horseshoe but he isn’t alone in believing something needs to be done. Counc. Derek Robertson has been chomping at the bit to get the issue moved to the province’s domain. He believes attitudes won’t change from within. Robertson believes cutting council in half and making each member responsible for a wider area will decrease the pressure to get a share of the spending or services. While it’s easy to get the idea across that Shrewsbury doesn’t need a transit system while Chatham does, the issues become murkier when you discuss arenas, libraries and the like. As uncomfortable as these issues are, they need to be discussed along with all other municipal spending, ideally not during the few days of budget deliberations but as a mindset. We need a council big enough to tackle the big issues from a larger perspective than how they will be received at the coffee shop. If they are comfortable maintaining or increasing services they need to be comfortable enough to go back to constituents and tell them that taxes will be increasing. These are the tough decisions we pay them to make.
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Temper Hope with reality Sir: Like his name, our mayor is constantly filled with hope and exuberance for grandiose plans for the future. Convinced he is that given a sufficient number of trips to China we will automagically see a natural gas fuel fertilizer plant pop up near Wallaceburg with hundreds of jobs. Regarding the future of high-speed rail, hope and exuberance he has aplenty, but methinks he is coming out considerably short on reality. I’m glad he actually rode on a high-speed train in China, so now he knows they go really, really fast. In the course of my career, I had occasion to travel multiple times on the French TGV (Train a
Grande Vitesse) from Paris to Marseille. It too goes really, really fast, but I noticed something very important other than its speed. From Paris to Marseille, a distance of just less than 800km, about 120km less than the distance from Windsor to Montreal, the TGV makes TWO stops – one in Avignon and one in Aix-en-Provence. The reality of high-speed trains is that they travel very fast and make very few stops. Stops are what consume time on the Windsor to Quebec corridor. There is no point of creating a “high-speed” train and then slowing it down by stopping at all of the current pickup loca-
tions for VIA rail. A viable highspeed train from Windsor to Montreal could possibly make stops in London, Toronto and Kingston. That’s it. Using the timing from the TGV, each of those stops would add about 10 minutes to the trip. As Mayor Hope dreams, it would be lovely to commute from Chatham to the GTA as long as one is prepared to drive either to Windsor or London to catch the train. Speaking of being a little light in reality, I also noticed in the same article that our mayor says Ontario is “over-producing electricity and selling it at a loss.” Why
then is Chatham-Kent a willing host for wind farm development, to add even more of the money-losing turbines? Is it because of the corporate baksheesh – oh excuse me, the community grants – in the millions of dollars from the likes of Samsung? Is our council that tied to instant gratification? Maybe our mayor and council did not notice, but in June alone, Ontario taxpayers (including those in Chatham-Kent) $2 billion, just in one month, selling electricity below its cost of production. Time for a really heavy dose of reality if you ask me. David Goldsmith Chatham
War dead not respected by council Sir: This letter holds our same concern as one sent to you one year ago. Again, we are extremely disappointed in Chatham-Kent Council. A promise in early 2014 by Council was forgotten. When reminded of the forgotten promise we were given excuses, not reasons. We were reprimanded by a councillor
for writing our letter. The promise was that Afghanistan 2001-2014 would be engraved on every cenotaph in Chatham-Kent prior to November 11, 2014. The motion was passed in 2013. It is now almost November 11, 2015. Recently a cenotaph in the
city of Chatham was engraved. Good. What about the promise? All means all, not just one. Our council should be an example. They are not. Is this why municipal elections have such poor participation rates? Apathy is our example. We need to remember
the 158 Canadians who died in Afghanistan. Especially the Chatham-Kent solder who gave her life. All veterans need to feel valued and loved. Please, Chatham-Kent, remember with due respect. Jim & Doreen Stonehouse Tilbury
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Terry Jenkins of TJ Stables shows her appreciation of Joyce Bennett’s support of the annual Poor Boy Luncheon in Chatham by shovelling in the pork and beans at Friday’s event. Bennett, 89, has brought family members to the luncheon with her for the past 35 years. She loves the food and service, as well as donating to worthy causes. Jenkins’ Acceptional Riders program is one of this year’s beneficiary groups, along with the Blenheim Bereavement Program and the Kinsmen Club from this, the 40th Poor Boy event for Chatham.
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Helping young children with behavioural issues is not only the right thing to do morally, but also demonstrates sound judgment from a fiscal perspective, said Dr. Leena Augimeri, an adjunct associate professor at the University of Toronto. Augimeri was the opening speaker at the recent two-day children’s mental health summit entitled You, Him, Her and Me sponsored by Make Children Better Now. She told a crowd of more than 150 mental health professionals at the John D. Bradley Centre that an untreated child who’s behaviour places them within the sphere of children’s services and eventually the juvenile justice system costs society $1.5 million by the time he or she reaches adulthood. She said there needs to be a “middle youth strategy” because those from ages six to 12 are often a forgotten group. “There is a seven-year window from the time a child first shows behaviour issues until they traditionally come to the attention of police,” she said. “If we can effectively intervene, we can change the course of their lives and the lives of their families.” Although society must pre-
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Dr. Leena Augimeri receives a painting from Mike Neuts, whose Make Children Better Now organization sponsored the recent children’s mental health summit in Chatham.
pare and adequately fund correctional institutes, there needs to be an awareness that money spent early is an investment in the child and in society. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter,” Augimeri said, quoting famed American civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King.
She acknowledged that “it’s not easy being a parent” and praised those present for their dedication to helping families in need, noting those in the field are often asked by parents to “fix my kid.” “There’s no such thing,” she said. “It’s a difficult journey made more difficult the longer it takes for us to intervene.”
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Local voice in provincial health care
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A newly formed provincial council established to increase patient, family and community contributions to health care will have a Chatham-Kent representative. Bill Holling, a long time patient advisory council member with the local Community Care Access Centre, was one of 16 representatives selected from across Ontario, and the only one from Southwestern Ontario. Holling, who recently returned from a threeday orientation session, believes the patient family advisory council has great potential. “The scope of the project and the talent and resources being put forth shows how serious they are about health care across the province,” he
said. visors council His appointhelps contribute ment to Health to HQO’s goal Quality Ontarof fostering a io’s (HQO) Paculture that rectient, Family and ognizes patient, Public Advisors family and public Council, is for an engagement as initial two-year core to improvterm. ing the quality of Bill Holling “I wanted to join health care. this committee so Holling said a I could voice my concerns key issue for him is for the and views on health care system to meet the health issues province-wide, not care needs of Ontario’s sejust at the Erie St. Clair niors. CCAC,” said Holling. “In July of last year we “The problems faced lo- had 2.1 million seniors in cally are, in general, faced Ontario and we’re proprovincially as well and jected to have 4.2 million need to be brought to the by 2041,” he said. “We’re forefront.” having challenges meetMembers of the Patient, ing their needs Family and Public Ad- now so unless visors Council will meet we can develop quarterly and through strategies that in-depth discussions, will work, we will be examine HQO’s strategic facing even bigpriorities and provide in- ger problems.” put on how to improve Holling said the those directives. The ad- challenge will be
to meet the needs of the next generation of seniors from a financial and community standpoint. “The aging population is growing dramatically as the baby boomers get older. We are living longer with a growing number of serious illnesses and chronic disease,” said Holling. “We need to find ways to make sure our seniors have quality medical care in a safe environment,” he said. “These issues are going to impact everyone, not just seniors because of the demands put on doctors, nurses, hospitals, long-
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ees, retirees, and volunteer firefighters honoured during the evening’s festivities. This year there were award recipients from the following years: 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 52 years of service. • Permanent employees – 188 • Volunteer firefighters – 44 150416 • Retirees – 48
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C-K corn crop well above average By Jim Blake jim@chathamvoice.com
Although final official figures won’t be available for another month, there are indications of a possi-
ble record year for corn in Ontario. Mark Huston, Vice Chair and local director of the Grain Farmers of Ontario, said there are reports of excellent yields approach-
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ers. While there have also been some remarkable localized soybean yields, Huston said the crop will likely have an average but not outstanding year. “Some farmers are well above the 45 bushels per acre, and we’ve had some areas that were 10 bushels or so below that, so it’s going to even out.” He said an earlier soybean harvest means farmers have had the opportunity to plant more
winter wheat and many have done so. “There is a lot of winter wheat being planted, but whether that translates into a large yield depends on nature,” he said Grain corn is a $2 billion a year contributor to the provincial economy with soybeans adding another $1.6 billion. “There’s no doubt that a strong year helps the economy throughout the area,” he said. “It helps every other business in town.”
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CK’s top G.R.E.E.N. schools awarded trees The Chatham Voice
Just in time for fall planting, Chatham-Kent’s top two ‘green’ schools in the 2014/2015 G.R.E.E.N. Schools Competition received their prize money and also trees, compliments of the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority. The commendable ef-
forts at Wallaceburg District Secondary School (W.D.S.S.) has earned them a $100 gift certificate compliments of All Seasons Nursery & Flowers in Wallaceburg, and Chatham’s Queen Elizabeth II Public School received $100 from Sherry’s Perennials in Cedar Springs. Both schools are looking forward to further green-
ing their school properties with their gift certificate money. Similar to the actual Communities in Bloom (CiB) competition, the annual school contest (formerly known as ‘Schools in Bloom’) includes a broad spectrum of criteria. Competitors are evaluated during a physical tour of their school as well as on
submissions that illustrated their efforts in each of these five categories: G – Greening & Gardening in Schoolyard R – Recycling & Conservation Activities E – Educational Link to the Environment & Outdoors E – Engagement of Staff & Students in Community N – Neat & Tidy Efforts
Congratulations to the staff, teachers, students, and families of this year’s top schools! This summer’s international CiB judges were very much impressed by your outstanding G.R.E.E.N. Schools initiatives. If you would like to enter your school for the current school year, just let us know what great things
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Andrew’s Chancel Choir. The Feb. 6 program, Frances and Friends, will feature Frances Brockington, Associate Professor of Voice, Department of Music, Wayne State University. Brockington, an award winning singer, is a champion of contemporary music, spirituals, and operatic repertoire. She has appeared with
Michigan Opera Theatre, Detroit Symphony and the Great Lakes Lyric Opera. Students from her Wayne State University voice studio will accompany her to Chatham to perform in this concert. What Wondrous Love is the theme of the Easter concert on March 19. The program will feature the full music program at St. Andrew’s as well as soloists from across Chatham-Kent and beyond. The highlight of the evening will be a performance of Gabriel Faure’s Requiem with choirs, soloists and string orchestra. On Apr. 16 the Denise Pelley: In Concert program will feature special guest, Denise Pelley, from London. Denise’s unique jazz/gospel style has been recognized across the country, including Chatham. She has per-
formed with great artists including acclaimed trombonist Ray Anderson and gospel/blues legend Jackie Richardson. She has also opened for Aretha Franklin. The final concert of 201516 on June 11 entitled Best of Brass will feature The Five Lakes Silver Band. This 30-piece brass band, established in 2006 in the Metro Detroit area, is emerging as one of the leading brass bands in the country. The program will feature a variety of brass music in contrasting styles. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. There is a freewill offering at each concert with a suggested donation of $10 per adult. For further information contact St. Andrew’s United Church at 519352-0010 or visit www. standrewschatham.org.
valour. Seamus Gunn will treat patrons like friends reminiscing about what started the war such as the assassination of the Arch Duke, the political alliances that brought so many countries in, and Canada’s entry into the fray. This performance will take place at 7 p.m. in
Studio One of the Chatham Cultural Centre, 75 William Street North, Chatham. For more information please visit www. chatham-kent.ca. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $12 or at the door for $15. To purchase tickets in advance, visit or call the Cultural Centre Box office at 519.354.8338.
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November 13th – FREE MOVIE NIGHT - “Let’s Talk About It” - 7:00 pm at the St. Clair College Capitol Theatre! Directed by Deepa Mehta, this documentary is the Winner of the Golden Ribbon Award 2006 and Winner of the Yorkton Gold Schiffer Jury Award - Yorkton Film Festival. This puts a voice and a face to the global epidemic that is breeding a new generation of domestic abusers. The Chatham Kent Women’s Centre is asking Movie Guests to support the Centre by bringing a towel or a self-care item. November 20th – FREE HOT CHOCOLATE – 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, during the Christmas Parade we will be providing Free Hot Chocolate and Informational Material at The Chatham Kent Women’s Centre.
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The kick-off of the 2015 Poppy Campaign began Friday in Chatham-Kent with a flag-raising ceremony at city hall. Royal Canadian Legion Zone Commander Irene Williams and member representatives gathered at city hall to officially kick off the campaign with council representative Brock McGregor and Deputy Chief of Police Jeff Littlewood. Here, Williams pins a poppy on the uniform of Littlewood. The poppy is widely recognized as a symbol of Remembrance, since it was first adopted in 1921. Williams said last year, the 10 member Legions in this zone raised $120,000 for veterans and Legion programs. Veterans and volunteers will be hitting the streets this week at various locations across Chatham.
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With recent additions of the Blenheim Sun Life Financial golf tournament and the C-K Police Association golf tournament this past summer, the Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation’s “CK Kids Can’t Wait!!” Urgent Needs Campaign has surpassed its goal of raising $100,000 in support of essential service and equipment enhancements for the centre.
Last September, the foundation released the second phase of the campaign, with a goal of raising $100,000 in support of a carefully prioritized list of essential service and equipment enhancements. Some of the things that are included on the list are the costs for the centre’s popular Music Therapy program, development costs of enhanced outreach services, and accessibility and safety enhancements.
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Python spoof ‘Spamalot’ hits the stage on Nov. 5 The Chatham Voice
Spamalot, the hysterical musical comedy “lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail” will be hitting the stage for the first time ever in Chatham-Kent this November. Theatre Kent is presenting the show at the Kiwanis Theatre on Nov. 5-7, 13 & 14, at 7:30pm. Some of the famous Monty Python scenes Theatre Kent is featuring include The Knights Who Say Ni, The Black Knight, the Killer Rabbit, and some ferocious French taunting. This show will be filled with non-stop laughs, and will also feature fantastic dance numbers, as well as hummable tunes. Directed by Jamie Johnston, and musically directed by Tom Overton, the two have collaborated in recent years on various musical favourites per-
formed by Theatre Kent, including Chicago, White Christmas, Evita, Beauty and The Beast, and The Littlest Rockette. Starring in Spamalot as King Arthur is Joseph Benoit. Benoit recently costarred for Theatre Kent as Phil in White Christmas. In addition to the regular shows at 7:30pm, there is a “Peasant’s Feast” option, which adds on a themed dinner before the show. Tickets for Spamalot are also available as part of Theatre Kent’s Subscription Season, which also includes Having Hope At Home in February, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in May. Tickets are available at cktickets.com, or call 519-354-8338. More information about the show is located on the show website, at theatrekent.wix. com/spamalot.
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• St. Joseph’s K of C Council #10436 breakfast from 9:00am-12:30pm at the Spirit and Life Centre (St. Joseph’s Site) 184 Wellington St., West, Chatham. All you can eat buffet with 2 meats, hash browns, scrambled eggs, pancakes, toast & fruit cocktail. $7.00 per plate for adults, $4.00 for children 6-12. Children 5 and under free. Monday, November 9 • Senior Euchre at The Chatham Legion, Willliam & Colborne St., Chatham. Afternoon at 1:00pm. Tuesday, November 10 • Volunteer Information Session at St. Andrew’s Residence (99Park Street) from 5:00pm7:00pm. During the volunteer Information Session we will have information on display from St. Andrew’s Residence, Meals On Wheels Chatham-Kent, and Senior’s Day Out. • Shuffleboard, Open Euchre and 2 person team at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Shuffleboard starts at 7:00pm and afternoon open euchre at 1:00pm. Evening 2 person team euchre, registration at 6:30pm. Starts at 7:00pm. Wednesday, November 11 • Remembrance Day Service at the John Bradley Centre conducted by the Chatham Legion, Br 642. March on at 9:30 am and ceremony starts at 9:45 am. March off at 11:15 am. Public wreaths will be laid during the ceremony and may be ordered by calling 519-692-3483. For additional details call Eric Moulton at 519-354-8633. • Remembrance Day Service at the downtown Cenotaph conducted by the Chatham Legion, Br 642. March on at 10:45 am from Armoury via foot bridge. Ceremony starts at 10:55 am. March off at 11:30 am. Public wreaths will be laid during the ceremony and may be ordered by calling 519-692-3483. For additional details call Tom Mountain at 519-354-0976. • Pepper and Fun Darts at The Chatham Legion, William & Colborne St., Chatham. Pepper at 1:00pm and open darts starting at 7:30pm.
Malloween a great concept Saturday delivered what seems like a typical Halloween around these parts – a cool, damp evening. That’s yet another reason I loved what took place inside the Downtown Chatham Centre that afternoon – Malloween! I slid over to the mall in the early afternoon to snap some photos, and was impressed to see families streaming into the DCC, with the kids all dressed up for trick or treating. Inside, the place was alive with activity as kids went from store to
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Trick or treaters stay warm and dry Continued from page 16
Not that the afternoon weather was all that lousy, but given the damp reality of Saturday night, this was a great option for families. It is a safe environment, as the mall was brightly lit, and full of families during the afternoon. The folks who attended got a good start on trick or treating. For some, that would be all the kids would need, and they could stay warm and dry. For others, a few stops at the homes of friends and family would be the perfect end to the day, as the little ones could show off their costumes and get some select treats. And still more would go out
in their neighbourhoods, but may very well have cut their soggy trek short, knowing they had a starter supply of goodies from the mall. Hats off to the DCC management and to the storeowners for organizing and participating in such a great family event. Chances are not every store saw increased sales that day with the high amount of Halloween traffic, but don’t think for a moment that the adults weren’t getting a good look at the variety of stores and merchandise offered up under one roof. It was smart marketing and a nice treat for the community.
An a tip of the Halloween mask to the parents – some of whom took the time to dress up themselves and get into the spirit of the day – who
brought their children.
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